Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Glasnow

Discover the career path of Tyler Glasnow, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Glasnow is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. After six seasons with Tampa Bay, Glasnow was traded to the Dodgers after the 2023 season. He was named an All-Star in 2024.

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2011: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2011, Tyler Glasnow was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed for a $600,000 signing bonus.

2012: Professional Debut

In 2012, Tyler Glasnow made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast League Pirates, going 0–3 with a 2.10 ERA in 11 games, and also started one game for the State College Spikes.

2013: Played for the West Virginia Power

In 2013, Tyler Glasnow played for the West Virginia Power, finishing with a 9–3 record, a 2.18 ERA, and 164 strikeouts, setting a Power franchise record.

2014: Played for the Bradenton Marauders

In 2014, Tyler Glasnow played for the Bradenton Marauders, compiling a 12–5 record and 1.74 ERA in 23 starts.

2015: Advanced Through Three Clubs in the Pirates Organization

In 2015, Tyler Glasnow began the season with the Altoona Curve, sprained his ankle in May, returned with the West Virginia Black Bears in June, and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in late July. The Pirates decided against promoting him to the major leagues that year.

July 7, 2016: MLB Debut

On July 7, 2016, Tyler Glasnow made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching 5+1⁄3 innings and striking out Aledmys Díaz for his first MLB strikeout. He later sustained a shoulder injury and returned as a relief pitcher in September.

2016: Started season with Indianapolis

In 2016, Tyler Glasnow began the season with Indianapolis and had a 1.87 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 110+2⁄3 innings pitched across 20 games started.

2017: Struggled with command, optioned to Indianapolis

In 2017, Tyler Glasnow began in Pittsburgh's starting rotation but struggled with his command, resulting in him being optioned to Indianapolis in June. He returned to Pittsburgh in September after a successful stint with Indianapolis.

July 31, 2018: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2018, Tyler Glasnow was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays along with Austin Meadows and Shane Baz for Chris Archer. He was immediately placed into their starting rotation.

2018: Transitioned to Relief Pitcher with Pirates

In 2018, the Pirates decided that Tyler Glasnow would start the season as a relief pitcher, appearing in 34 games with a 4.34 ERA in 56 innings.

2019: Named AL Pitcher of the Month

After a strong start to the season, Tyler Glasnow was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for April 2019. He later suffered an arm strain, sidelining him until September.

2020: Started Clinching Games in Postseason

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Tyler Glasnow started the clinching game in both the Wild Card round (Blue Jays) and Division Series (Yankees). He also started two games of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing both.

August 22, 2022: Contract Extension with the Rays

On August 22, 2022, Tyler Glasnow agreed to a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Rays through the 2024 season, with a $5.35 million salary in 2023 and $25 million in 2024.

December 16, 2023: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On December 16, 2023, Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot were traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca. Glasnow also agreed to a five-year contract extension for $136.5 million.

2024: Named an All-Star

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was named an All-Star for the first time.

2024: All-Star Selection and Career Highs

In 2024, Tyler Glasnow was selected to his first All-Star game and had career highs in starts (22), innings pitched (134) and strikeouts (168) while producing a 9–6 record and 3.49 ERA. However, a strained elbow prematurely ended his season after August 11.